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Pinkel, MU close to extension Missouri coach Gary Pinkel and the university are close to agreeing on a contract extension.

Sorenstam's LPGA career ends Annika Sorenstam's storied LPGA Tour career is over.

49ers OC Martz fined for criticizing refs San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for his criticism of the officiating at the end of the 49ers' 29-24 loss in Arizona.

Sorenstam's LPGA career about to end with cut Annika Sorenstam's storied LPGA Tour career is about to end.

Knicks set to make trade for Warriors' Harrington The New York Knicks were expected to announce a trade for Golden State Warriors forward Al Harrington on Friday.

Obama sends message supporting Chicago Olympic bid President-elect Barack Obama has made an appeal for Chicago to get the 2016 Olympics.

Bryant, Radmanovic lead Lakers past Suns 105-92 Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Phoenix Suns, 105-92 on Thursday night.

DeShawn Sims scores 18, Michigan upsets No. 4 UCLA DeShawn Sims scored 18 points and Manny Harris added 15 to help Michigan upset No. 4 UCLA 55-52 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.

Even with Iverson, Celtics blow away Pistons 98-80 Rajon Rondo had 18 points and eight assists, outplaying new Pistons acquisition Allen Iverson and leading the Boston Celtics to a 98-80 victory over Detroit on Thursday night in a rematch of last s

Kenseth signs contract extension with Roush Fenway Matt Kenseth signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday with Roush Fenway Racing to continue driving the No. 17 Ford.

Giants Burress will be a game-time decision Sunday The chances of Plaxico Burress making another winning touchdown catch this weekend at the University of Phoenix Stadium are questionable at best.

Michael Vick back in Va. to face state charges Former NFL star Michael Vick is back in Virginia to face state dogfighting charges.

Heisman, BCS on line when Sooners meet Red Raiders Sam Bradford has all the impressive numbers that go along with a Heisman Trophy campaign: a few dozen touchdown passes, an impeccable quarterback rating and right around two miles worth of passing

Hal Steinbrenner: Offer to CC will have time limit CC Sabathia will have a deadline to accept the New York Yankees' contract proposal.

Obama makes video pitch for 2016 Chicago Olympics President-elect Barack Obama made a personal appeal Friday to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to his home city of Chicago.

Steelers defense controls Bengals in 27-10 win Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers know exactly how to beat the Cincinnati Bengals—with or without Chad Ocho Cinco.

Bengals don't elaborate on Ocho Cinco deactivation The Cincinnati Bengals failed to explain why Chad Ocho Cinco, the wide receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson, was held out for violating team rules during their 27-10 loss in Pittsburgh on Thursd

Steelers lead Bengals 20-7 after 3rd quarter Gary Russell had a 2-yard run for his first career touchdown, Ben Roethlisberger found Heath Miller for another score and the Pittsburgh Steelers led the Cincinnati Bengals 20-7 after three quarter

Georgia Tech ruins Miami's return to the rankings Hold off on Miami's return to national prominence. The Hurricanes ran into a huge roadblock: Georgia Tech's triple-option offense.

Henderson leads Duke past Southern Illinois Gerald Henderson scored all 20 of his points in the second half, finally helping No.